- April 27th, 2025
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Japan’s political landscape, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday that he would not seek re-election in the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race. The decision, which comes just months before...
In a recent interview with the Nikkei Business Daily, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen commented on Japan's intervention in the foreign exchange market in 2022. Yellen revealed that the Japanese government had provided an explanation for their actions, citing significant...
Last week, NATO heads of state gathered in Washington to commemorate the alliance's 75th anniversary. While the summit’s outcomes were largely predictable, the discussions revealed an unexpected emphasis on China. The Asian superpower emerged as a central topic of concern,...
In a move signaling a potential thaw in the long-standing delicate relationship between China and Japan, both nations have embarked on a series of high-level exchanges. Senior Japanese officials and parliamentarians have been visiting China frequently, marking an uptick in...
The United States has proposed using Japanese factories to increase the manufacturing of Patriot air defense missiles. According to two Japanese government officials and two industry sources, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), a Japanese manufacturer, is currently producing approximately 30 PAC-3...
The United States Navy has announced the deployment of F-35C Lightning II fighters and CMV-22B Osprey aircraft to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni in Japan. This decision, detailed in a press release on July 15, aims to replace the...
In a recent incident that underscores the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Japan and China, a Chinese national residing in Japan has been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. The shrine, which commemorates Japan's war dead, including wartime...
In a significant development reflecting the shifting dynamics of regional security, Japan and the Philippines signed a bilateral defense agreement on Monday, underscoring their commitment to closer security cooperation amid China's increasing assertiveness in regional waters. This agreement is poised...
Australia's gas industry has been significantly supported by Japanese investments, primarily through massive public loans from Japanese taxpayers. This financial backing has propelled Australia's fossil gas industry to considerable heights. However, Japan, while emerging as a major gas trader, is...
In early June, at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made a notable comment to reporters: the Pentagon is contemplating the assignment of a four-star general to command US Forces Japan (USFJ). Currently, a...
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